Franklin County, Meet the Treasurer

Cheryl was born in Columbus. She attended Ohio State University and Franklin University. She has 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Cheryl has experience working in management, administration, appraisal, and the real estate industries. She previously worked with Laborers’ International Union Local 423 in asbestos abatement. She served in the US Army, where she was a cryptographic special identification technique operator with the Army Security Agencies Central Intelligence Division. 

Cheryl Brooks Sullivan currently serves as the Franklin County Treasurer. She was elected to this position in 2016 and is serving her 2nd term. She is the 1st African American to serve as Franklin County Treasurer and the 1st African American woman to serve in any Franklin County office. She is the chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Central Ohio Community Improvement Corporation, the Franklin County Budget Commission, and the Franklin County Investment Advisory Committee. 

Said her goal is to expand and streamline digital tools available to taxpayers and to locate and those at risk of losing their homes.

As County Treasurer, Sullivan expanded email billing options for county property tax collections.

Supports ensuring residents are not pushed out of their homes.

Designed a program aimed to assist homeowners who are behind on property taxes to avoid tax foreclosure.

- Said her goal is to expand and streamline digital tools available to taxpayers and to locate and those at risk of losing their homes.
- As County Treasurer, Sullivan expanded email billing options for county property tax collections.
- Supports ensuring residents are not pushed out of their homes.
- Designed a program aimed to assist homeowners who are behind on property taxes to avoid tax foreclosure.

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Cheryl Brooks Sullivan

Cheryl went to the Ohio State University. She has two children and four grandchildren.

Cheryle served in the United States Army Security Agency, Central Intelligence Division until 1977.

Cheryl Brooks Sullivan is currently County Treasurer in Franklin County. She was first elected in 2016 and has served two terms.

Says "her goal has been to expand and modernize the technological tools available to taxpayers."

- Says "her goal has been to expand and modernize the technological tools available to taxpayers."

- The county treasurer manages the collection, investment, and distribution of money from property taxes and other county funds. The treasurer can implement programs for installment tax payments and low-cost loans for small businesses.
- This role ensures the county maintains good financial health and stability.
- The treasurer serves on various boards, including the county budget commission and investment advisory committee.
- They collaborate with the county prosecutor to collect delinquent taxes and have the authority to accept partial tax payments.
- Elected every four years, the treasurer's salary varies based on county population, ranging from $59,800 to $100,500.